Valve Stem Issue.....

[abc40kids]

So I'm upgrading to G rated tires and I ordered metal valve stems rated at 110psi. The problem is the rubber on the back of the stem wont go thru the valve hole on the wheel...

I also have rubber valves with metal sleeve rated at 80psi that fits... The E rated tires that came on my 5er were rated at 80psi so I'm thinking my G rated tires at 80psi will be much better than the E rated at 80psi. I'm not really wanting to go even 100psi on these stems rated at 80psi. What do you think....

I do have some other metal stems on the way today but they will probably be the same rubber. They make a 100psi rubber stem but once again the base is too wide. I did check my wheels and they are rated at 110psi.

[time2roll]

afaik they are all standard to fit .453 or .625 hole. Are they made for the .625 and you need .453?

http://www.blackjacktirerepair.com/valve-stems-components

[abc40kids]

avvidclif1 wrote:

abc40kids wrote:
That eBay price is good but you should also be able to pick them up at a Car Quest or Advance Auto Parts or most auto parts stores.

That's a shipped price with no tax. The local car shops start around $4 ea. plus tax. Price them sometime, if you can find them.

I did find them, local retail $6.00 each ( Northern Va.) my cost $1.00 each thru one of my jobbers. There is some REAL JUNK valve stems on EBay, not saying yours were but there have been knock-offs with the same part numbers. I'll prefer to shop at the local parts store, not an eBay fan.

[avvidclif1]

abc40kids wrote:
That eBay price is good but you should also be able to pick them up at a Car Quest or Advance Auto Parts or most auto parts stores.

That's a shipped price with no tax. The local car shops start around $4 ea. plus tax. Price them sometime, if you can find them.

[abc40kids]

That eBay price is good but you should also be able to pick them up at a Car Quest or Advance Auto Parts or most auto parts stores.

[rescue7]

Thanks

[avvidclif1]

TR416. According to the man at Tredit they will fit the Sendel wheels on my trailer. $7.55/4 on ebay.

[rescue7]

Could you share part number for stems.

Thanks

Don

[abc40kids]

Appreciate all the help, I did find the correct metal stem that had the two size gromets. I called the company that supplied Keystone the wheels, he gave me the part number and found it pretty quick. Forgot what my last fifth wheel looked like with G's.... E's should never be used on any heavy fifth wheels.

[cummins2014]

laknox wrote:

ksg5000 wrote:

laknox wrote:
First question; are your =rims= rated for 110 psi? If you're only upgrading tires, your rims may not handle the G's, hence the difference in stem hole size. Rims should be stamped on the back side of the bead or in the "valley" inside, which means you'd have to break a tire down to check.
Lyle

Never owned trailer/fifth wheel but that's the first question I would ask on Class A/C. When I upgraded tires on Class C I was told to make sure that I kept air pressure at lower rating otherwise I risked blowing up the rim and possibly injuring the guys who maintain my tires.

If you're going to "de-rate" the tires by inflating them only to 80 psi, then why get the GY tires at all? Save a bunch of money by going to Sailun tires, if you're determined to get G tires. Save even more by going with Michelin Ribs or Bridgestone Duravis R250 in E-rated 16" tires. Just my $0.02...

Lyle

Sailun S637 and GY G614 are both G rated and 110 psi ,what sense does derating having do with either tire if they are both G rated . For my money I would get the Sailun regardless of what air pressure.

Op did not state which tire, but from all reviews the Sailun S637 is getting better reviews then the GY G614's ever did. With Goodyear you are having to pay at least a $100.00 more per tire then the Sailun . I pay enough for insurance I don't need another 400 plus for tire insurance, and would rather have a tire that is getting better reviews .

[JIMNLIN]

If you're going to "de-rate" the tires by inflating them only to 80 psi, then why get the GY tires at all? Save a bunch of money by going to Sailun tires, if you're determined to get G tires. Save even more by going with Michelin Ribs or Bridgestone Duravis R250 in E-rated 16" tires. Just my $0.02...

Lyle

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The only way to take advantage of those higher capacity 3750 lb/110 psi G tires over a 80 psi E tire is to use the higher pressures. Other wise their is no benefit from derating the tire.

Just makes cents/sense to install the right stem and get the benefit of those higher priced/higher rated tires.

[Old-Biscuit]

abc40kids wrote:
So I'm upgrading to G rated tires and I ordered metal valve stems rated at 110psi. The problem is the rubber on the back of the stem wont go thru the valve hole on the wheel...

I also have rubber valves with metal sleeve rated at 80psi that fits... The E rated tires that came on my 5er were rated at 80psi so I'm thinking my G rated tires at 80psi will be much better than the E rated at 80psi. I'm not really wanting to go even 100psi on these stems rated at 80psi. What do you think....

I do have some other metal stems on the way today but they will probably be the same rubber. They make a 100psi rubber stem but once again the base is too wide. I did check my wheels and they are rated at 110psi.

OP stated his rims are 110 PSI rating.

OK..if true

BUT why upgrade tire to G614 110 PSI 3750# and only run them at 80# because of wrong valve stem.

GO to a tire shop and get 110 psi valve stems that properly fit your rims.

[MTPockets1]

If the rim is rated for 110 PSI then simply get the correct valve stems. No way would I recommended using an 80psi stem with the G614 tires. Do it right the first time.

[laknox]

ksg5000 wrote:

laknox wrote:
First question; are your =rims= rated for 110 psi? If you're only upgrading tires, your rims may not handle the G's, hence the difference in stem hole size. Rims should be stamped on the back side of the bead or in the "valley" inside, which means you'd have to break a tire down to check.
Lyle

Never owned trailer/fifth wheel but that's the first question I would ask on Class A/C. When I upgraded tires on Class C I was told to make sure that I kept air pressure at lower rating otherwise I risked blowing up the rim and possibly injuring the guys who maintain my tires.

If you're going to "de-rate" the tires by inflating them only to 80 psi, then why get the GY tires at all? Save a bunch of money by going to Sailun tires, if you're determined to get G tires. Save even more by going with Michelin Ribs or Bridgestone Duravis R250 in E-rated 16" tires. Just my $0.02...

Lyle

[ksg5000]

laknox wrote:
First question; are your =rims= rated for 110 psi? If you're only upgrading tires, your rims may not handle the G's, hence the difference in stem hole size. Rims should be stamped on the back side of the bead or in the "valley" inside, which means you'd have to break a tire down to check.
Lyle

Never owned trailer/fifth wheel but that's the first question I would ask on Class A/C. When I upgraded tires on Class C I was told to make sure that I kept air pressure at lower rating otherwise I risked blowing up the rim and possibly injuring the guys who maintain my tires.